English Colonies in America

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English Colonies in America Table Economic Systems Social Characteristics Political Systems Massachusetts Bay Agrarian economy with crops like corn and wheat. Thriving fishing and maritime trade. Skilled craftsmanship and diversified trade networks. Dominated by Puritan religious beliefs. Strong emphasis on education and literacy. Theocratic governance with town meetings. Early experiments with self-government. Town meetings for local decision-making. Influence of religious leaders in political decisions. Virginia Dominated by tobacco plantations and enslaved labor. Export-oriented agriculture with a focus on tobacco. Establishment of the House of Burgesses. Hierarchical society with a wealthy elite class. Influence of the Anglican Church. Racial hierarchy due to enslaved labor. The establishment of the House of Burgesses as an early representative assembly. Royal governance through appointed governors. Political power held by planters and the gentry. The Carolinas Economy centered on rice and indigo cultivation. Enslaved labor played a central role in plantation agriculture. Diverse population, including English settlers and European immigrants. Diverse population with various religious denominations. Emergence of Gullah culture in South Carolina. Charleston as a multicultural hub. Began as proprietary colonies under individual proprietors. Transitioned to royal colonies under British control. Varied political structures reflecting the diverse population. References: Please include any resources that you referenced while making this table. You do not need to include in-text citations, but you should include at least one reference in APA format to indicate a resource used to gather the required information. Norton, M.B. (2015). A people & a nation. Retrieved from

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